Cover photo for Theodore Franklin Bowles Sr.'s Obituary
Theodore Franklin Bowles Sr. Profile Photo
1941 Theodore 2021

Theodore Franklin Bowles Sr.

September 11, 1941 — January 11, 2021

Theodore Franklin Bowles Sr., 79, of Ashford, WV passed away Monday, January 11, 2021.

He was born September 11, 1941, son of the late William “Bill” Scott Bowles and Biddie Opal (Holstein) Bowles. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Ellhue and Bill “Junior” Bowles; his sisters Thelma Barnett, Argatha Caldwell, Sylvia Sharp, AnnaBelle Perdue, Irene Bowles, and Marceline Hadley; and grandson Jason Atkins.

He was a graduate of Sherman High School – Class of 1960. He was retired from Boone County Recycle; co-organizer of Kanawha-Boone Little League (currently Boone Northern Little League); Democratic Executive Committee; and Boone County Constable and Bus Driver. He loved being outdoors, mowing grass, planting a garden, and watching his grandchildren’s sporting events.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Hope (Bias) Bowles; sons, Theodore Bowles Jr. (Cheri) of Grimesland, NC and Patrick “Sean” Bowles (Donna) of Ashford, WV; daughters, Shereen Atkins (Robert) of Racine, WV, Tonya Barker (Kenney) of Ashford, WV, and RheAnna Kirk (Roy) of Ashford, WV; brothers, Ernest Bowles of Chicago, IL and Tommy Bowles of Ashford, WV; sister, Betty Jo Perdue of Ashford, WV; grandchildren, Chris (Hollie), Harriet, Bub (Pebbles), Owen (Kim), Peter, Bethany, Chuckie (Jenna), Donnie, Ivy, Corey, Bryleigh, Bailey, and Alex; great-grandchildren, Brooke, Colby, Megan, Liam, Sophie, and Teddy, and expecting two grandsons, Waylon and Easton; special extended family, Zeke, Raegan, and Colton; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 15 at Barker Cemetery, Ashford, WV with Pastor Richard Harold officiating.

There will be a Walk-Through visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 14 at Ashford Church of God.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in honor of Theodore Franklin Bowles Sr. to Boone Northern Little League, PO Box 263 Racine, WV 25165.

Handley Funeral Home in Danville, WV is assisting the family.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Theodore Franklin Bowles Sr., please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

graveside service

Friday, January 15, 2021

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Barker Cemetery

Ashford, WV

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Cemetery

Barker Cemetery

Ashford, WV

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 23

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree